Object: a package of quick-rise yeast, a bowl, a pitcher of hot water and a spoon

Good morning, boys and girls. Happy Easter! Easter is a very happy day, isn't it? (Let them respond.) Our verse says that Jesus has been raised from death. What do you think "raised from death" means? (Let them respond.) It means Jesus died on Good Friday his friends buried him in a tomb or cave and on Sunday, Easter Day, God made Jesus alive again! That makes it a happy day!

I brought something with me that's alive today to help us remember Jesus us alive. It's in this little envelope. It's called yeast. (Open the envelope and pour the yeast in the bowl.) It doesn't look alive, does it? (Let them respond.) Is it moving? (Let them see.) No, it's not moving. Now let's ad…